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The Rural Immersion – Quesnel Family Medicine Residency Program is a 2-year program, fully aligned with the training standards set by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

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Abbotsford-Mission
Abbotsford is where farm meets table, spirit meets nature, and travellers meet our diverse community. Come for the eats, the arts, and the wide open spaces. Come for adventures, experiences, and for moments you’ll take with you wherever you’re headed to next.
Aerial view of farm fields.
Annapolis Valley
Travel to the scenic Annapolis Valley, Atlantic Canada’s richest agricultural region, full of fields, dykes, orchards and vineyards waiting to be explored. The power of nature is apparent here with the world famous Bay of Fundy tides and ever-changing landscape of rocky shores, fertile farmlands, salt marshes and broad sandy beaches.
Waterfront view of the city of Barrie-Newmarket
Barrie or Newmarket
Whether you’re looking for family fun, outdoor adventures or a romantic evening for two, Barrie & Area offers a wide range of things to do all year long. The Town of Newmarket is known for its big city amenities combined with small town charm. This is an active community that offers a wealth of experiences in either recreational or business pursuits.
Bridge over water
Belleville – Quinte
During your training, enjoy life in the charming city of Belleville, known for its waterfront festivals. There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy, and numerous provincial and national parks. Nearby Prince Edward County is home to numerous wineries, unique shopping experiences and fabulous dining.
Pergola on the waterfront
Bowmanville-Oshawa-Lakeridge
Queen’s Bowmanville-Oshawa-Lakeridge Site (QBOL) was established in 2012 and is the youngest of the four teaching sites in the Department of Family Medicine. This site sits at a geographic “sweet spot” in southeast Ontario being about 1 hour of travel to Toronto to the west or cottage country to the east.
Aerial view of Brampton
Brampton
Brampton is a Canadian city in Ontario’s Greater Toronto Area. Its Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is housed in 19th-century and contemporary buildings. In the center of downtown is the Rose Theatre, a major performing arts venue. In front, Garden Square hosts big-screen movies and live events. Green spaces include Gage Park with its floral gardens.
Aerial view of Calgary walking bridge
Calgary
Calgary, a cosmopolitan Alberta city with numerous skyscrapers, owes its rapid growth to its status as the centre of Canada’s oil industry. However, it’s still steeped in the western culture that earned it the nickname “Cowtown,” evident in the Calgary Stampede, its massive July rodeo and festival that grew out of the farming exhibitions once presented here.
Camrose
The City of Camrose, located in the heart of Central Alberta with a population of approximately 20,000 people, is a unique city with a rich history and a modern vibrancy. Built upon Indigenous traditional hunting grounds and grown through a wave of Scandinavian immigration, Camrose became a confluence for railway goods and passenger transportation that still supports an extensive agriculture industry.
Chetwynd
The District of Chetwynd is located in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. It is British Columbia’s entrance to the mighty Peace River Country. Located at the junction of Highways 97 and 29 and the CN Rail mainline.
Aerial view of the mountains and city
Chilliwack
Chilliwack is a city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Chilliwack is surrounded by mountains and home to recreational areas such as Cultus Lake and Chilliwack Lake Provincial Parks.
Sunset mountainscape
Coastal
Vancouver’s North Shore is made up of a collection of neighbourhoods, each with its own personality and vibe. With our neighbourhoods so close to our wilderness you can dip in and out of outdoor recreation for cultural experiences, dining, and shopping. No day on the North Shore is ever the same as there is so much to do and see.
Cowichan
Walterdale bridge in Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta’s central region.
Vancouver cityscape
Fraser Greater Vancouver
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ (listen) van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Small town of Goose Bay on waterfront
Goose Bay
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is a town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Located in the central part of Labrador on the coast of Lake Melville and the Churchill River, Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the largest population centre in that region with an estimated 8,040 residents in 2021.
Aerial view of Grand Prairie
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie is a city in northwest Alberta, Canada within the southern portion of an area known as Peace River Country. It is located at the intersection of Highway 43 and Highway 40, approximately 456 km northwest of Edmonton.
Toronto cityscape from water
Greater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area, commonly referred to as the GTA, includes the City of Toronto and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York. In total, the region contains 25 urban, suburban, and rural municipalities.
Halifax cityscape from water
Halifax
Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.
Hamilton cityscape
Hamilton
Hamilton is a Canadian port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. The Niagara Escarpment, a huge, forested ridge known locally as “the mountain” and dotted with conservation areas and waterfalls, divides the city. The long-distance Bruce Trail runs along the escarpment. HMCS Haida, a naval warship on the city’s lakefront, and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in the south, trace Canada’s military past.
Street corner view of an old building in Humboldt
Humboldt
Humboldt offers big-city amenities with small-town charm. Humboldt is poised for substantial growth over the next several years. Our skilled workforce supports a diversified regional economy that includes agriculture, mining, manufacturing, healthcare and retail services. As the primary urban centre for a trading area of over 30,000, Humboldt offers exciting opportunities for businesses, industries, families and individuals.
Vancouver cityscape
Indigenous - Mainland Vancouver
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ (listen) van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Integrated Communities - Uxbridge Markham
The Town of Uxbridge is situated in a beautiful valley on the northern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine, about 64km northeast of Toronto, Ontario. Uxbridge has much to offer by way of recreation, entertainment, heritage and culture, a thriving arts community and beautiful surrounding landscapes.
Integrated communities – Mid-Ontario Sites
The Integrated Communities Stream is an innovative program designed to prepare residents for comprehensive Family Medicine. It combines one year (PGY-1) of training in a Toronto community hospital teaching site Toronto East Health Network – Michael Garron Hospital (TEHN) or North York General Hospital (NYGH) with one year (PGY-2) of training in one of four mid-Ontario communities: Midland, Orillia, Port Perry and Orangeville
Church on the snow covered waterfront
Interlake Eastern (Selkirk)
The City of Selkirk is a vibrant community with a warm and welcoming hometown character and all of the best features of a progressive urban centre. Our city is growing and we are at the centre of a region that is considered one of the most promising in Canada. New private development and strategic public investments are breathing new life into our waterfront, business and industrial sector.
The town of Iqaluit featuring the rocky landscape
Iqaluit
Iqaluit is the capital city of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It sits on vast Baffin Island in Frobisher Bay. The island is known for its ice-capped mountains and tundra valleys. Near the city, Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park is home to caribou and Arctic foxes. Qaummaarviit Territorial Park, on a tiny island near the city, contains archaeological remains of the ancient Thule people.
Waterfront view of Kamloops
Kamloops
Kamloops (/ˈkæmluːps/ KAM-loops) is a city in south-central British Columbia, Canada, at the confluence of the South flowing North Thompson River and the West flowing Thompson River, east of Kamloops Lake. It is located in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, whose district offices are based here. The surrounding region is sometimes referred to as the Thompson Country. Kamloops is ideally located in the heart of British Columbia’s sunny Southern Interior and is easily accessed by road, air, and rail. The word Kamloops is the English translation of the Shuswap word Tk’emlúps, which means “where the rivers meet”, and has been the home of the Tk’emlupsemc, the “people of the confluence”, for centuries.
Waterfront view of Kelowna with hilly landscape in the background
Kelowna Regional
Kelowna is a city in the south of Canada’s British Columbia province. It’s in the Okanagan Valley, on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, surrounded by provincial parks, pine forest, vineyards, orchards and mountains. Its downtown area incorporates waterfront City Park and a lakeside cultural district. More than 20 local vineyards offer wine tours and tastings.
Waterfront view of Kelowna with hilly landscape in the background
Kelowna Rural
Kelowna is a city in the south of Canada’s British Columbia province. It’s in the Okanagan Valley, on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, surrounded by provincial parks, pine forest, vineyards, orchards and mountains. Its downtown area incorporates waterfront City Park and a lakeside cultural district. More than 20 local vineyards offer wine tours and tastings.
Kincardine
You’re always welcome in the Municipality of Kincardine. Our community is steeped in Scottish heritage and a tradition of welcoming everyone with warm hospitality. Whether you’re spending the day with us – or maybe a bit longer – you’re likely to fall in love with this community. From the Lake Huron shoreline with its spectacular sunsets to our network of trails, golf courses, and incredible events, whatever you’re looking for, it’s right here.
Aerial view of the Kingston harbour front and cityscape
Kingston
History innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, an easy drive from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, in the heart of eastern Ontario. With a stable and diversified economy that includes global corporations, innovative startups and all levels of government, Kingston’s high quality-of-life offers access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
Aerial view of the Thousand Islands
Kingston - Thousand Islands
The Thousand Islands are a group of more than 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River, straddling the border of the U.S. and Canada. A fashionable retreat for the elite in the late 19th century, today the area is a hub for outdoor activities. It’s home to elaborate island mansions such as the German-style Boldt Castle on Heart Island, and Singer Castle on Dark Island, with its Gothic windows and secret passageways.
River with bridge and city on either side
Kootenay Boundary
The RDKB is made up of 13 member communities – eight municipalities and five electoral areas – whose elected representatives come together as 13 directors around a board table to make collective decisions for the benefit and betterment of our region as a whole, and our communities individually. Our communities are varied and unique with vibrant city and village cultures, seasonal resort vibes, and laid-back, rural characters. Residents range from families who have lived here for centuries to people who arrived here recently, and everyone in between.
Rural waterfront and sunset
La Ronge
La Ronge is a northern town in the boreal forest of central Saskatchewan, Canada. Its location is approximately 250 km north of Prince Albert where Highway 2 becomes Highway 102. La Ronge lies on the western shore of Lac la Ronge, is adjacent to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, and is on the edge of the Canadian Shield.
Cityscape of London
London
London is a Canadian city in southwestern Ontario, just north of Lake Erie and the U.S. border. It’s home to the University of Western Ontario. Among the city’s range of museums are Museum London, a showcase for regional art and historical artefacts, and the interactive Children’s Museum. The city centre features numerous parks and greenways along the Thames River.
Aerial view of Georgian Bay
Midland or Orillia
Midland is a dynamic community situated on beautiful Georgian Bay in the heart of North Simcoe, one of our province’s most visited recreational areas.
The moose statue in Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw is the fourth largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. Lying on the Moose Jaw River in the south-central part of the province, it is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, 77 km (48 mi) west of Regina. Residents of Moose Jaw are known as Moose Javians.
Modern windmill in a large field
Moosomin
Moosomin is a town in southern Saskatchewan founded in 1882. It is 20 kilometres west of the provincial boundary between Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Street corner in Mount Brydges
Mount Brydges
Strathroy-Caradoc is located 40 kilometres west of London, Ontario, and is easily reached by Highway 402. As the largest municipality in Middlesex County, Strathroy-Caradoc offers a pleasant mix of charming urban centres and beautiful rural landscapes that has earned it top marks in provincial Communities in Bloom competitions.
Aerial view of the Nanaimo harbour
Nanaimo
Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre found on the east side of beautiful Vancouver Island where an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities exist giving residents a lifestyle second to none for living, working and playing.
Neepawa
Neepawa is located in western Manitoba just 2 hours west of Winnipeg and 45 minutes from Brandon. Situated on the Yellowhead Highway we offer tourist and recreational attractions such as camping, hiking and cross-country skiing trails.
Niagara waterfall and walking path
Niagara
The Regional Municipality of Niagara in Southern Ontario, Canada, lies on the west side of the Niagara River, between lakes Ontario and Erie. The Canadian section of Niagara Falls, including the dramatic Horseshoe Falls, is its most famous feature. Dozens of wineries along the north’s Wine Route offer tours and tastings featuring icewine as the local specialty
Many large grain silos in a field
North Battleford
North Battleford is a city in west-central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is the seventh largest city in the province and is directly across the North Saskatchewan River from the Town of Battleford. Together, the two communities are known as “The Battlefords”.
Docks in a small empty marina
North Bay
The City of North Bay is a vibrant community in Northern Ontario Canada. Bordered by two lakes, close to forest trails and just a short 45 minute flight from Toronto makes this community an ideal place to live, learn, work and play.
North Okanagan
Lake amid trees
Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario, Canada lives on a bed of ancient, rocky land known as the Canadian Shield. Our region sits due south of the remote shores of Hudson’s Bay, leading to the Arctic Sea and alongside the wild freshwater lakes of Huron and Superior. Our Boreal forests stretch for thousands of kilometres, and our towns are nestled comfortably inside this epic wilderness. Up here, even in our cities, you’re always just minutes from your next outdoor adventure
Mural of a wolf on a building
Northern Remote
Northern Manitoba is a geographic and cultural region of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Originally encompassing a small square around the Red River Colony, the province was extended north to the 60th parallel in 1912. The region’s specific boundaries vary, as “northern” communities are considered to share certain social and geographic characteristics, regardless of latitude.
River flowing through tree covered hills
Northern Thompson
Wilderness Just a Step Away. Discover a land of endless adventures — where rivers run wild and waterfalls thunder, where Canadian wildlife roam free and the snowfall is epic. Find yourself here, awed by Canada’s rugged beauty and charmed by the people who call this place home. Come play in an untamed wilderness — in the heart of British Columbia’s central interior.
Farmers fields on hilly landscape with river and mountain in background
Okanagan South
After even one visit to this spectacularly diverse area, you’ll understand why superlatives are constantly used to describe it. Beloved by thousands of visitors and inhabitants alike for the unparalleled variety of its climate and landscape, the Okanagan has something for everyone: hoodoos, orchards, vineyards, mountains, valleys, lakes, highlands, ski slopes, and trails. This is truly one of the most desirable locales in British Columbia for year-round outdoor fun.
Ottawa parliament buildings from the river
Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. Sitting on the Ottawa River, it has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter.
Ottawa parliament buildings from the river
Ottawa - Unit based
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, in the east of southern Ontario, near the city of Montréal and the U.S. border. Sitting on the Ottawa River, it has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums such as the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter.
Aerial view of the Peterborough waterfront
Peterborough - Kawartha
Discover a region that is steeped in history and bursting at the seams with creativity. Peterborough—Kawartha is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1953. Prior to the 2015 election, the riding was known as Peterborough.
Sun setting over the waterfront with trees in the foreground
Prince Albert
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada, after Saskatoon and Regina. It is situated near the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.
Old red bridge over a river
Prince George
Prince George is a city in British Columbia, Canada, on the Fraser and Nechako rivers. The Central British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum displays old trains. Contemporary Canadian art is on show at Two Rivers Gallery. The Exploration Place has hands-on science exhibits. Beyond town, trails wind through wildlife-rich Eskers Provincial Park and Fort George Canyon Provincial Park, with its dramatic whirlpools.
Rural river landscape with mountains in the background
Red Deer
Red Deer is city in Alberta, Canada, about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum celebrates the province’s sporting achievements with memorabilia, photos and interactive games. The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery focuses on local history and has a large collection of First Nations art. By the Red Deer River, Bower Ponds is a park with paddle boats and ice skating.
Water fountain with the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in the background
Regina
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan, Canada. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum has exhibits on Canada’s Aboriginal peoples and native animals. It’s in the Wascana Centre, a park surrounding Wascana Lake. Also in the park is the MacKenzie Art Gallery, with local and global artwork. Hands-on displays fill the lakeside Saskatchewan Science Centre. The RCMP Heritage Centre celebrates the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Regional North
Winterscape of frozen lake and cottage
Remote First Nations Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario, Canada lives on a bed of ancient, rocky land known as the Canadian Shield. Our region sits due south of the remote shores of Hudson’s Bay, leading to the Arctic Sea and alongside the wild freshwater lakes of Huron and Superior. Our Boreal forests stretch for thousands of kilometres, and our towns are nestled comfortably inside this epic wilderness. Up here, even in our cities, you’re always just minutes from your next outdoor adventure
Snow and ice covered lake with sun setting
Rural Brandon
Brandon is the second-largest city in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is located in the southwestern corner of the province on the banks of the Assiniboine River, approximately 214 km west of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and 120 km east of the Saskatchewan border.
Green fields and treed hills
Rural Fort St. John
Fort St. John is a city located in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The most populous municipality in the Peace River Regional District, the city encompasses a total area of about 22 km² with 20,155 residents recorded in the 2016 Census.
Aerial view of Hanover on the river
Rural Hanover
Hanover is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario with a population of about 7,650 residents. It is located in southwestern Grey County, bordering on Bruce County, west of Durham and east of Walkerton on Grey/Bruce Road 4. Hanover has a city hall, police department and the Hanover and District Hospital.
Rural Listowel
River emptying into a lake with rock and tree landscape
Rural Parkland
Found in the heart of Manitoba’s most spectacularly scenic region known as the Parkland, Dauphin is a warm and welcoming community surrounded by farmland, natural beauty and a myriad of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Nestled between the beautiful Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park, it is a gateway to pristine wilderness, wildlife and clear blue lakes.
Fall colours of hills and farmers fields
Rural Pembroke
Pembroke is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario at the confluence of the Muskrat River and the Ottawa River in the Ottawa Valley. Pembroke is the location of the administrative headquarters of Renfrew County, though the city itself is politically independent. It is 145 kilometres northwest of Ottawa.
Heritage buildings on the streets of Petrolia
Rural Petrolia
Petrolia is a town in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is part of Lambton County and is surrounded by Enniskillen Township. It is billed as “Canada’s Victorian Oil Town” and is often credited with starting the oil industry in North America, a claim shared with the nearby town of Oil Springs.
Old barn and grain silos in the distance of a yellow field
Rural Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie is a small city in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba, Canada. As of 2016, the population was 13,304 and the land area of the city was 24.68 square kilometres. Portage la Prairie is approximately 75 kilometres west of Winnipeg, along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Old red bridge over a river
Rural Prince George
Prince George is a city in British Columbia, Canada, on the Fraser and Nechako rivers. The Central British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum displays old trains. Contemporary Canadian art is on show at Two Rivers Gallery. The Exploration Place has hands-on science exhibits. Beyond town, trails wind through wildlife-rich Eskers Provincial Park and Fort George Canyon Provincial Park, with its dramatic whirlpools
Old windmill and train caboose
Rural Steinbach
Steinbach is a clean, safe, and vibrant community that values tradition and prosperity. Our mission is to preserve the quality of life Steinbach is known for while effectively managing its growth and resources.
Aerial view of highway through farmers fields with small town in distance
Rural Winchester
Located 45 kilometres south of Downtown Ottawa, Winchester is a charming village in the township of North Dundas. The area was originally settled by Ben Bates in 1835 and was first called “Bates Corners.” By 1855, the town had grown to have a general store, blacksmith shop, carriage maker, and farm produce business. It was then known as “West Winchester” until 1888, when the community was incorporated as a village and officially became Winchester.
Bridge and cityscape around a river
Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick is a special place where the St. John River meets the Bay of Fundy. Canada’s first incorporated city is reinventing itself. Saint John is a city on the Bay of Fundy, in New Brunswick, Canada. It’s known for the Reversing Rapids, a phenomenon caused by bay tides colliding with the Saint John River. Food and craft stalls fill the Saint John City Market, in an 1876 building.
Bridge in the foreground of the city
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city straddling the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatchewan, Canada. North along the riverside Meewasin Trail is Wanuskewin Heritage Park, with exhibitions exploring indigenous culture. On the trail’s southern stretch, native wildlife inhabit the prairie grasslands of Beaver Creek Conservation Area. East of the river, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has manicured gardens and a children’s zoo.
Bridge over a canal
Sault Ste. Marie
Discover unique and exciting attractions, events and activities in and around Ontario’s best adventure town. Rugged Great Lakes coastlines, ancient Canadian Shield mountains, countless rivers and lakes, pristine beaches and exceptionally snowy winters provide a world-class outdoor backdrop for all kinds of adventures. Visit a city that pushes the boundaries outside of expectations.
Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges, Smithers is a northern gem, nestled at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain. With a population of 5,400, it is a service hub for a surrounding region comprising of a population of approximately 15,000. Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; in addition to a ski hill within a half hour drive from town, the region offers world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding coupled with a lively music scene, art gallery, museum, theatrical performances, and an energetic sporting community.
View of the city in the St. John's harbour
St. John's
St. John’s, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada’s Atlantic coast, is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province. Its harbour was settled by the British in the 1600s. Downtown is known for its colourful row houses. Rich and colourful, rugged and refined, St. John’s is the creative capital, and the beating cultural heart of the province. Woven into our history and tradition is a new wave of art, architecture, music, and cuisine all waiting for you to discover.
Old stone bridge over a small river
Stratford
Stratford is a city on the Avon River in southwest Ontario, Canada. Its Stratford Festival stages modern and Shakespearean plays in multiple theatres. Victorian buildings dot the city, including Stratford City Hall and the Perth County Courthouse. The city’s many parks and gardens include the Shakespearean Gardens, with plants mentioned in the playwright’s works. Gallery Stratford displays primarily Canadian art.
View of the Sudbury Science North building from Hermit's Bay
Sudbury
The City of Greater Sudbury is centrally located in Northeastern Ontario at the convergence of three major highways. It is situated on the Canadian Shield in the Great Lakes Basin and is composed of a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments. Greater Sudbury is 3,627 square kilometres in area, making it the geographically largest municipality in Ontario and second largest in Canada. Greater Sudbury is considered a city of lakes, containing 330 lakes and the largest lake contained within a city, Lake Wanapitei.
Rocky beachfront and pier on the water
Surrey-South Fraser
Surrey is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It’s part of the Metro Vancouver area and lies between the Fraser River and the U.S. border. In Peace Arch Provincial Park, a white arch marks the international boundary between Canada and the U.S. On Boundary Bay, the Ocean Point Shoreline Walk curls along Crescent Beach. Migrating birds gather at Blackie Spit. The Historic Stewart Farm is a late-1800s pioneer home.
Mural of farmers fields on an old brick building
Swift Current
The Swift Current Creek meanders through the prairie from the Cypress Hills to the South Saskatchewan River. The First Nations People knew this creek well. They camped along its banks for centuries. Later, when the fur traders found and forded the creek on their westward treks, they named it “Riviere Au Courant”, or Swift Current.
Harbourfront view with cargo ship and the Sleeping Giant in the background
Thunder Bay
Bright, vibrant and unique in every way. The city with a giant heart. Where urban life meants natural beautity. Thunder Bay is a city on Lake Superior, in northwestern Ontario, Canada. The Fort William Historical Park recreates an 1816 fur trading post. A trail leads to the summit of Mount McKay. Offering panoramic views, the Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout features a statue of the athlete and cancer research activist. On Sibley Peninsula, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park has trails, plus wildlife like moose and wolves.
Forest along the waterfront
Timmins
Timmins is a city in northeastern Ontario, Canada, located on the Mattagami River. The city is the fourth-largest city in the Northeastern Ontario region with a population of 41,145.
Toronto city skyline from the water
Toronto
Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It’s a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.
Valemount/McBride
Located in the Robson Valley, the villages of Valemount and McBride are small and vibrant rural communities situated along the Yellowhead Highway 16 in eastern-central BC.
Vancouver cityscape
Vancouver
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ (listen) van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Vancouver cityscape
Vancouver - St. Paul's
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ (listen) van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Vancouver cityscape
Vancouver Fraser
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ (listen) van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Greater Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Aerial view of Victoria from the harbour
Vancouver Island
Discover an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from mild to wild, cultured to life-affirmingly raw. Backpack in majestic wilderness parks. Marvel at orcas, black bears and the sheer abundance of furred, feathered and finned wildlife. Gaze at distant snowcapped mountains while splashing barefoot along softly curving beaches. Relax, restore and recharge yourself in the region’s cosmopolitan centres, small towns and snug harbours. That’s Vancouver Island.
Boardwalk through marshy landscape with mountains in the background
Vancouver Island - Strathcona
Discover an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from mild to wild, cultured to life-affirmingly raw. Backpack in majestic wilderness parks. Marvel at orcas, black bears and the sheer abundance of furred, feathered and finned wildlife. Gaze at distant snowcapped mountains while splashing barefoot along softly curving beaches. Relax, restore and recharge yourself in the region’s cosmopolitan centres, small towns and snug harbours. That’s Vancouver Island.
Aerial view of Victoria from the harbour
Victoria
Victoria, capital of British Columbia, sits on the craggy southern end of Vancouver Island. With abundant parkland, it’s known for outdoor activities. The city’s British colonial past shows in its Victorian architecture, including stately Craigdarroch Castle mansion. Butchart Gardens, with 55 acres of vivid floral displays, plus statuary, water features and a carousel, is one of many formal gardens in the city.
Aerial view of city
Waterloo
Waterloo is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Waterloo is situated about 94 km west-southwest of Toronto.
Harbourfront view with cargo ship and the Sleeping Giant in the background
West (Thunder Bay & Sault Ste. Marie)
Bright, vibrant and unique in every way. The city with a giant heart. Where urban life meants natural beautity. Thunder Bay is a city on Lake Superior, in northwestern Ontario, Canada. The Fort William Historical Park recreates an 1816 fur trading post. A trail leads to the summit of Mount McKay. Offering panoramic views, the Terry Fox Memorial and Lookout features a statue of the athlete and cancer research activist. On Sibley Peninsula, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park has trails, plus wildlife like moose and wolves.
Fishing village on the water
Western Stream
Sites in Western Stream consist of: Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Bonne Bay, Stephenville, Port aux Basques
Wheat field with oil mining machinery in the distance
Weyburn
The City of Weyburn is a growing regional centre for southeast Saskatchewan, providing high quality public services and desirable opportunities for present and future residents.
Waterfront path with skyscrapers
Windsor
Windsor is a city in Ontario, Canada, across the Detroit River from the U.S. city of Detroit. Its main waterfront park stretches about 5 kilometres, from the 1929 Ambassador suspension bridge past the contemporary Windsor Sculpture Park. Also along the waterfront are monuments dedicated to the Canadian armed forces at Dieppe Gardens, plus Caesars Windsor, a casino complex overlooking Detroit.
Cityscape of Winnipeg with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in the foreground
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries.
Aurora Borealis over small village
Yellowknife
Situated on the Northern shore of Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories and the largest city in the NWT. Founded in 1934, the city is located in the traditional territory of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation who founded the nearby community of Dettah in the early 1930s. Regardless of what time of year you visit, there’s always something happening in Yellowknife.